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Blacksburg
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry now feeds nearly 400 families each month as food prices rise and more families need help. The pantry is hosting a canned food drive (March 16 to March 30) to restock its shelves and continue serving the community. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Philharmonic Orchestra and Choirs will join with the Blacksburg Master Chorale to perform Mozart's Requiem on March 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Moss Arts Center — the piece was left unfinished by Mozart, making it a unique part of his legacy. Virginia Tech News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In May, Virginia Tech Honors College will show student and teacher design projects at Biennale Architettura 2025, a six-month exhibition. The shows—unEarthed and Second Nature/PolliNATION—highlight sustainable ideas and cross-disciplinary work on a global stage. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Colombian scholar Tania Pérez-Bustos visits Virginia Tech from March 19 to 21 to lead a series of events on how textiles inform memory and political struggle in Colombian communities (her sessions include a hands-on workshop at the Newman Library and discussions via Zoom). Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved buying a building at 305 Roanoke St in Christiansburg on Feb. 24, 2025 to house fire and EMS administrative staff. The county acquired the $925,000 property with closing on Feb. 27 and design work starting soon to begin renovations expected to take 12 to 18 months & provide room for training and equipment storage. News Messenger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Junior League is preparing a blood drive to boost local blood supplies — details on the date and location will be announced soon. WDBJ7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local officials announced that Ron Sanchez will not be retained for his position and did not provide further details about the decision (the agency is reviewing next steps), which leaves his future role uncertain. Further information is expected as officials work to fill the vacancy. WDBJ7
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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Radford Highlanders
1 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — VIP tickets available — Witness the spirited matchup between these local college teams in a lively baseball atmosphere.
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Spring Candle Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Beliveau Farm Winery — Ticket required — Craft two personalized soy candles while enjoying wine and treats in a spring-inspired setting.
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Virginia Tech vs. Troy Baseball Match
3:30 a.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets available — Watch the Virginia Tech Hokies face off against the Troy Trojans in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball
1-5 p.m. — English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park — Tickets required — Come watch the Hokies face off against the Seminoles in an exciting afternoon of college baseball.
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